Fundraisers
Auctions and Special Events to
Raise Funds and Save Horses
Join Us for Our New Fundraiser:
The Exceller Fund
Anniversary Auction
Join Us for our New Fundraiser!
WHEN: October 11th - October 18th, 2025
An Auction to Raise Funds for the Racing Warriors in Sanctuary with The Exceller Fund
Upon learning of Exceller’s grim fate, a handful of racing fans came together to help former Thoroughbred racehorses and The Exceller Fund was born. The network of people and organizations determined to help these horses has grown exponentially over the years as awareness has spread. Today, The Exceller Fund continues to provide care and sanctuary for these amazing, retired equine athletes with a focus on “Racing Warriors,” Thoroughbreds that have spent years on the track and may not be suitable as adoption candidates due to wear and tear from extraordinarily long racing careers.
The Exceller Fund has always operated by using satellite and foster facilities around the country to care for our horses. We are looking to expand our operations and programing in upcoming years but we can only do that with the help of our dedicated supporters.
We will remember Exceller not for his death, but for his legacy as a catalyst for what we now call “aftercare”, an integral part of the racing industry.
Join us as we celebrate EXCELLER and all the lives he has saved.
The Exceller Fund is accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and has received funding from Thoroughbred Charities of America.
P.O. Box 4237, Lexington, KY 40544
Fundraiser Updates:
How to Donate Items for Our Auctions
All of the items in our auctions have been donated by wonderful people just like you, so look around your home and donate new and gently used items to help horses in need! The items don’t have to be horse-related and their value is tax deductible. Use the form on our Contact page if you have any questions.
A few specifics:
- We are able to include items that are received up to three days before an auction begins, or we can reserve those items for an upcoming auction or fundraiser.
- If you want to support a specific rescue group, you can donate items to be used for only that group's auctions or fundraisers.
- If you are an artist or crafter and want to donate something you've created, you will be promoted on the Special Horses website, our social media pages, and any participating rescue group's social media pages.
Two ways to donate:
- You can send the item(s) to Special Horses, 4376 Maryland Ave., A7, St. Louis MO 63108. Keep your postage payment receipt, as that counts as part of your tax-deductible donation.
- You can email information about the items (new or used, dimensions, color, material, value and starting bid, estimated shipping cost, etc.) and include two or three photos. We will include the items in our auction (or fundraiser) and when they are won, you will be responsible for packing and shipping the item to the winning bidder, and Special Horses will reimburse you for your shipping costs.
Our Credentials
Since 2009, we have been a trusted, accredited 501(c)(3) equine charity. Honesty, fiscal responsibility, and transparency are important to us and we understand that these characteristics are the foundation of your support, so we encourage you to verify our credentials by clicking on the organizations below.
